Mediaframe Bambi was awarded to the group U2, Michael Schumacher and uma Thurman

One of the winners of the German mediaframe Bambi in 2014 became a racing driver Michael Schumacher, who is currently recovering from the effects of severe traumatic brain injury.

Award at the event on Thursday evening took the Manager of the athlete Sabine Whom, and handed her the champion of the " Formula 1 " and compatriot Schumacher Sebastian Vettel, who recalled that on this day 20 years ago, Schumacher won his own 1st world championship.

" The family is very pleased with the award, because it marked not only his athletic achievements, but also his human qualities. Of course, we hope that he will win the battle of the spirit, " said Someone. In addition, on behalf of the couple Schumacher korinna she thanked all the fans of athletes and guests of the event award " for participation and sympathy to the family."

Schumacher for the first time became the world champion on the results of the race on the track in the Australian Adelaide 13 November 1994. In 2013 seven-time world champion got a strong head injury while skiing with his son in the French Alps. Only in 2014, it was able to move from the hospital to a rehabilitation clinic, and then home.

Other famous Winners of the prize are actress uma Thurman ( " best foreign actress " ) and the band U2 in the category Music International. Holders of gold-plated statuettes were players Miroslav Klose and Philipp Lahm, a famous German singer of Schlager originally from Russia Helene Fischer and racing driver Nico Rosberg.

The prize each year is awarded by one of the largest German mediacontrol Hubert Burda Media. According to the plan of the organizers, the prize is awarded " people with my own eyes and imagination, whose outstanding successes and achievements have been recognised over the past year in the media ". The jury traditionally consists of the heads of the editorial group Hubert Burda Media and professionals from various spheres of public activity.

the award jury awarded bronze plated statue deer height of eight inches and a weight of 5, 5 pounds. Award winners over the years he has become a legendary Boxing champion Muhammad Ali, fashion designer Giorgio Armani, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, actress and now an animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, winner of an Oscar Sandra bullock, Opera singer Jose Carreras, singer cher, former U.S. President bill Clinton, who plays James bond Sean Connery, actors Tony Curtis and Alain Delon. Actress Sophia Loren in the collection nine reindeer.


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